The spelling of the phrase "gat wet" might seem odd to some, but it actually follows the rules of English phonetics. "Gat" is pronounced like "cat" with a "g" sound instead of a "c." "Wet" is pronounced with a short "e" sound, as in "pet," and a "w" sound. Together, "gat wet" can be transcribed as /ɡæt wɛt/ in IPA phonetics. While the spelling might be unfamiliar, the pronunciation follows the rules of English sounds.